Reaching for Red Bull? Just Chill

10/1/2013 12:52PM

Can relaxation, a good night’s sleep or happiness come from a lightly-carbonated, berry-flavored beverage sold in the soda aisle? Sarah Nassauer joins Lunch Break with a look at the latest mellow sips. Photo: F. Martin Ramin for The Wall Street Journal.

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